Oil Tanker Inert Gas System Overhaul from Japan
VLCC exported to Bahrain for complete inert gas system generator overhaul including blower rebuild. 9822.01.10 treatment under US-Bahrain FTA ensures duty-free re-entry for continued crude oil import service.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• MARPOL Annex VI compliance certificates post-repair,Tank inspection reports verifying system integrity,Oil major vetting acceptance post-repair documentation